Linking iMac to TV/surround sound wirelessly

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08 September 2011, 05:21 PM

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Linking iMac to TV/surround sound wirelessly

As title, can I link my iMac to my TV and or my Surround sound via bluetooth or similar? If so what hardware would I need and wheres best to purchase it from?
Its so I can stream vids and music from my study to the living room....

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08 September 2011, 05:27 PM

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Doesn't that Apple TV thingy do all that **** for you?

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08 September 2011, 05:30 PM

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apple tv is the way to go

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08 September 2011, 07:01 PM

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Doesn't it have a DLNA function like my Android phone to do this?

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08 September 2011, 10:19 PM

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No it has AirPlay, it's like a grown up version of DLNA.

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09 September 2011, 07:31 AM

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You can also use an Airport Express. I use this as one of my wireless bridges. It's got an audio connection to my amp.
I then set any computer in the house to play via airport.

This is for the audio though.

You can use an Apple TV too, and IIRC, there's software for the Xbox360 to stream movies too....

Personally, I've got an old G5 set up as a media server. Got a video connection to my Plasma.
I control it either by my laptop or phone (or any other machine in the house).
Kids also have access to the music aspect too on their computers.

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09 September 2011, 02:22 PM

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Just sussed out Apple TV and it looks like it'll be perfect. I'm wanting to wall mount my TV so need to know what cables will be required as i want them completely hidden etc.......

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09 September 2011, 03:15 PM

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Apple tv will need a ethernet and hdmi cable

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09 September 2011, 04:59 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ant

Apple tv will need a ethernet and hdmi cable

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Originally Posted by apple website

Setting up Apple TV is about as simple as it gets. Just plug the power lead into the wall and connect Apple TV to your widescreen TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). Since everything streams wirelessly to Apple TV, that’s all you need. Well, that and a comfy sofa.

No mention of ethernet cable on apples site. My computer has the internet (wireless) so surely thats all thats needed